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Jewish lawmaker who champions trans rights says he was forced to leave SF Trans March after he was confronted about Gaza
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 29, 2026
· 5 min read
By Gloria Pazmino, CNN
(CNN) — Congressional candidate and California state Sen. Scott Wiener, a prominent gay Democrat who has spearheaded pro-transgender rights legislation, was surrounded and berated by protesters at San Francisco’s annual Trans March on Friday as they accused him of support...
Key takeaway Scott Wiener, a prominent gay Democrat who has spearheaded pro-transgender rights legislation, was surrounded and berated by protesters at San Francisco’s annual Trans March on Friday as they accused him of supporting genocide in Gaza.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The confrontation of California state Sen. Scott Wiener at San Francisco's Trans March has implications for El Paso 's own LGBTQ+ community and their allies. As a city with a growing and diverse population, El Paso must consider how to balance passionate disagreements with respect for differing opinions. The incident in San Francisco may prompt local organizers of Pride events and other gatherings to reassess their security measures and protocols for handling contentious situations. Furthermore, the fact that Wiener, a champion of trans rights, was targeted for his stance on a separate issue, highlights the complexities of representing diverse constituencies and the potential for backlash when taking a stand on contentious matters. El Paso's own lawmakers and community leaders may take note of this incident as they navigate the intricacies of representing a diverse and vibrant city.
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Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? By Gloria Pazmino, CNN
(CNN) — Congressional candidate and California state Sen. Scott Wiener, a prominent gay Democrat who has spearheaded pro-transgender rights legislation, was surrounded and berated by protesters at San Francisco’s annual Trans March on Friday as they accused him of support...
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